accepted theme

[ək'septəd θiːm]
nounpl: accepted themes
tema aceito
1. A subject or idea that is widely recognized, agreed upon, or conventionally established in a particular field, community, or discourse
The accepted theme in modern literature is the exploration of identity and belonging.
O tema aceito na literatura moderna é a exploração da identidade e pertencimento.
2. A motif or recurring subject that has gained official or general consensus as valid or appropriate
Environmental sustainability has become an accepted theme in corporate social responsibility.
A sustentabilidade ambiental tornou-se um tema aceito na responsabilidade social corporativa.
3. In academic or artistic contexts, a central idea or subject matter that is widely endorsed or recognized as legitimate
The accepted theme of the conference was innovation and digital transformation.
O tema aceito da conferência foi inovação e transformação digital.
In Brazilian academic and corporate environments, 'tema aceito' is commonly used in presentations, meetings, and formal discussions to reference topics that have achieved broad consensus. In Portugal, the term may appear as 'tema aceite' following different orthographic conventions. This phrase is particularly prevalent in educational contexts and policy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
established themeconventional themerecognized subjectstandard motifagreed-upon topic
Antonyms / Antônimos
rejected themecontroversial themedisputed topicunconventional subject

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
tema aceito
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
tema aceito / tema consagrado
More literary or formal contexts may use 'consagrado'
São Paulo
tema aceito
Business and academic settings prefer this term
Portugal
tema aceite / tema consagrado
Portuguese uses 'aceite' instead of 'aceito' in some formal contexts

Related Words

consensusmainstreamconventionsubject matterleitmotifcultural normstandard

Related Idioms & Phrases

go with the grain (align with accepted themes)
the elephant in the room (when an accepted theme is questioned)
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